Nail Lacquer Shown Effective for Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail. The nail can appear thick and yellow, cloudy or have a white patchy appearance. The fungus itself doesn't cause pain, but pressure from shoes may cause discomfort when thickened. Fungus grows well in a moist, warm environment which means that...

What Really Works for Nail Fungus? Small Doses

Hello! I'm Dr. Sharon Orrange. I'm an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and a practicing adult medicine doctor in Los Angeles. I also have a Master's in Public Health from John's Hopkins University.

Healthcare is expensive, and prescription drugs can eat up a big chunk of a patient's healthcare budget. On this blog, I'll be discussing and comparing popular...

Yahoo answersHow does one treat fungal infections of the nails?

My friend has a fungal infection on one of his toenails, and he asked me how (if) they can be treated. Unfortunately I do not know (I never had these myself). Typical symptoms include but are not limited to discoloration and thickening of those...

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Infectious Diseases

Oral prescription medications include Lamisil (terbinafine), Sporanox (itraconazole), and Diflucan (fluconazole). Lamisil appears to be the most effective treatment for toenail fungus in this...

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Ciclopirox. Features product and prescribing information for US residents as well as information about nail fungus and its treatment.